Wanshixian and Cangtian Dragon King.
One was the earliest to Breakthrough Seven, the other the fastest.
These two, their fame also led far ahead among the absolute peak strong in Martial Arts.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
A middle-aged man dressed in training clothes from the Imperial Capital Martial Arts University descended from the sky, his movements light as a feather, and when he landed, he stood tall and sturdy like an aged pine. His face, weathered with time, unintentionally exuded an aura akin to a banished immortal.
Chenzhou gazed at the man as if looking up to an immortal god.
This trip was already worth it.
The two female teachers, needless to say, their hearts throbbed with excitement.
"Yes, I really didn’t expect him to come to the scene in person."
Wanshixian’s voice resonated like a great bell through the stadium:
"This year marks the 300th anniversary of the foundation of the Martial Arts Association, and also 300 years since humanity broke the Seventh Shackles. Here at the All Nations Martial Arts Competition on Hua Mountain, I am truly delighted to see Cangtian Dragon King break the human record for the fastest to surpass the Seventh Shackles.
However, surpassing the Seventh Shackles is not the limit for humanity, Martial Arts is endless, and I hope that the youth of our great Da Xia possess the heart of Martial Arts daring to be pioneers for the world!
As dynasties change, talents come forth, each leading for centuries. One day, someone will break the Eighth Shackles, the Ninth, and even surpass Cangtian Dragon King’s record for the fastest to break the Seventh, passing the torch and continuing forward. This is the reason for the Association’s existence!
I won’t say much else, let the competition begin."
After Wanshixian finished speaking, he took his seat in the center of the judge’s panel.
Once again, a vigorous round of applause rose from the stadium.
Inspired by the Absolute Peak Strong Martial Artist, countless young people in the audience felt as if pumped with adrenaline, as if they themselves were the destined ones to surpass the Cangtian Dragon King.
"The inspiration from a top-level strong warrior is truly terrifying."
Chenzhou withdrew his thoughts and focused back on the competition.
The results of the first round of matchups were out.
Looking at the big screen, Chenzhou revealed a strange expression.
"Could it be that I have the ability to predict?"
[Group 16: Chenzhou (Flying Swallow) vs Ye Chen (Su Ye)]
Somewhere in a rest area.
Ye Chen looked somewhat upset.
Despite his good mental state, he couldn’t help saying: Fresh chapters posted on N0veI.Fiɾe.net
"Damn, I really shouldn’t have chatted with Brother Lu before the match."
After chatting with Chenzhou yesterday, he had a bad premonition.
Moments later, he resigned himself,
"After all, it is a fortune to compete against Brother Lu."
The first match was between Huo Tianyuan and a Ninth Rank expert, skilled in Hongquan Fist, who was defeated by Huo Tianyuan within twenty moves, eliciting loud cheers from the audience:
"Unmatched in Imperial Capital!"
"Sweeping the world, solely the Six Harmonies!"
"Brother Huo, awesome!"
Li Yunxiao and other Tenth Rank seeded players proceeded to crush their opponents, only Zhang Banshan faced a tough fight as his opponent was Lin Zirong.
The ferocious and unbeatable Baji Fist left a deep impression on the audience, but ultimately, Tai Chi Boxing prevailed, using softness to overcome hardness in a narrow victory without risk.
This person actually mastered two types of Hua Realm skills, one being [Heavenly Spider Entangling Silk Strength] and the other [Yin Yang Umbrella Spin Force], both extremely tricky Power, defensively unmatched!
Zhang Banshan had quite a few fans on the field.
"Tai Chi! Unmatched under the heavens!"
"True Martial! True Martial!"
Chenzhou couldn’t help but take another look at this person.
Anyone who could master two sorts of Hua Realm was definitely a candidate for champion.
The competition in Group 16 began.
The host’s voice came through:
"Please welcome Chenzhou and Ye Chen to the stage, as far as I know, these two young geniuses once crossed paths at the Denglong Hall in Magic City, where Chenzhou narrowly won. Today, as these former rivals meet again, who knows whether they will spark a fierce confrontation!"
Ye Chen wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Damn it, this host, always bringing up what should not be mentioned.
Ye Chen stood on the stage, bowed with his fists, and assumed the Yong Chun stance:
"Brother Lu, come at me."
Chenzhou slightly smiled and made a welcoming gesture.
Ye Chen’s strength was not weak, at the pinnacle of Ninth Rank, but he was intimidated by Chenzhou’s fierce performance that night. He calmed his emotions, gave a loud shout, and rushed forward, still with the lightning-fast Sun Character Sequential Charging Punches testing Chenzhou’s strength.
Compared to their encounter at Denglong, Chenzhou was more composed, his Tiger Form Palm fluttering like a phantom in front of him, forming an impenetrable ’wall’, fists and palms creating a symphony, Dark Force exploding like firecrackers, reverberating continuously around the arena.
After testing him, Ye Chen’s eyes narrowed, his right elbow striking like a bell toward Chenzhou’s chest, Yong Chun Dark Force like a swift torrential downpour, Chenzhou, instead of retreating, advanced, slightly sidestepping, deflecting some of the force with Yin Yang Umbrella Spin Force and leaning his shoulder heavily towards Ye Chen.
Ye Chen stepped back, brought his elbow back while simultaneously shifting from palm to finger.
Sun-shattering·Sky Crossing Finger!
His finger struck Chenzhou’s Tiger Form Palm, while Chenzhou’s tiger shoulder leaned against Ye Chen’s chest, his body shook, a jolt, Inch Force released, carrying mighty Dark Force!
Distance punching, Near Elbow, Close Body Lean!
This impact was like a revered tiger shoving a mountain, earth-shaking!
Ye Chen felt tightness in his chest, his Qi-Blood churning, his body involuntarily retreating to deflect the force, Chenzhou flipped in mid-air, lashing out an instant Kick!
Ye Chen blocked with both arms, the brutal force flinging him away, unable to deflect in time, Chenzhou landed and lunged forward, his right fist striking the abdomen.
Ye Chen was sent flying out of the ring.
At this moment, time froze, 60 seconds, one could say that once Chenzhou launched his fierce counterattack, Ye Chen had no power to resist, due to the absolute difference in strength.
Ye Chen stood up, bowed with his fist, and said:
"I am inferior in skill, farewell Brother Lu."
He left the massed eyes downcast, retreating in low spirits.